Our History

The Arkansas Ovarian Cancer Coalition (AROVCC) has developed into the driving force against ovarian cancer in the State. The AROVCC exists with the purpose to educate the public about the signs and symptoms affecting the women of Arkansas.

Our membership is comprised of individuals who each have been personally impacted by ovarian cancer. We work to help save lives by disseminating information on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, ovarian cancer research, and resources available. By promoting professional and public awareness through educational materials, mass mail-outs, rallies, seminars and fundraising events we hope to inform every woman within the state of Arkansas.

The AROVCC is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization.The AROVCC has developed literature detailing the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. The literature is provided first to citizens of Arkansas, second to Gynecologists, third to Primary Care Physicians within the State of Arkansas. The literature provides awareness to the public, as well as the professionals within the various offices, with the information needed for early detection of this silent and deadly disease.

The AROVCC hosts annual awareness rallies for survivors and others who have been personally impacted by ovarian cancer to join together. Survivors will share their story of triumph and courage and keynote speakers will discuss current research and other resources available.

We are sad to recognize that on January 26, 2016, Suzanne Holland, a founding board member and long time Treasurer of AROVCC received her eternal healing of ovarian cancer. We will always feel her love and support as she was the biggest cheerleader to each of us when we would meet unforeseen challenges with events or in our personal lives. We love you Suzanne!

Stay tuned to the website for the latest information on what is coming up with AROVCC.

BOARD MEMBERS

Alesa Garner, Education Director

Alesa Garner, New Outlook Cancer Recovery Program Manager St. Vincent Health System. Alesa is one of the founding members of AROVCC. Her passion for this organization stems from a sister who overcame ovarian cancer. Alesa has been involved with education efforts for AROVCC.

agarner@stvincenthealth.com

Amy Lasseigne, Communications

Amy Lasseigne is one of the founding board members of AROVCC. She is a marketing analyst for the Center for Toxicology & Environmental Health. She served a two year term as Executive Director of AROVCC starting in 2010. Her drive for this organization comes from watching her mother battle ovarian cancer four times over eight years and the countless emails she receives from caretakers, survivors and people that have lost loved ones to OC, thanking her for carrying out the mission of AROVCC. She enjoys spending time with her family and creating art. Amy, her husband and daughter reside in central Arkansas.

amy@arkansasovariancancer.org

Janet Floyd, Education Director

Janet Floyd was born and raised in Little Rock and is a proud graduate of Little Rock Central High and the University of Arkansas. She is retired after spending 24 years in pharmaceutical sales and became involved with AROVCC in 2009 after her mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She and her husband, Greg, have one son who currently attends Little Rock Central High.

janet@arkansasovariancancer.org

Leah Anderson, Chair

After being misdiagnosed for months, Leah Elliott learned she had what is known as the “silent killer” in April 2006. At the time she knew nothing about ovarian cancer, but quickly learned more often than not there is a late diagnosis. She joined others who shared her passion in educating anyone and everyone on the signs and symptoms of this disease and became a founding board member of the AROVCC. Her two daughters, Emma and Arden, have joined in her efforts and volunteer with the organization as well. Leah became a survivor the day she was diagnosed. It is a title she proudly bears behind her name.

leah@arkansasovariancancer.org

Lynn Bass, Treasurer

Lynn was born and raised in Little Rock. She has worked as a cardiac critical care surgery nurse for the last 17 years. Her and her husband have a 23y/o daughter who is newly married and lives in Los Angeles. Lynn became active in AROVCC in 2009 when her mother was diagnosed.